Jim Dockery
Well-Known Member
One of the most popular hikes off of Hwy. 20 in the North Cascades, esp. in the fall when the larches turn color. An easy 2+ miles and 900 ft. elevation gain. I missed the peak color, but enjoyed the contrast with the snow, which also kept the crowds manageable. I heard that there were cars parked a mile down the highway on the last good weekend. Early morning mid-week I only saw a few people at the lake, and was by myself for an hour when I plowed a path through knee deep snow to the little tarn west of the lake. This area is just outside the national park, so I could fly my drone.
Drone view
First sunlit larch on the hike.
Blue Lake
Looking east across to Liberty Bell group across the lake.
Tarn
Little larch loosing it's needles.
Drone view
First sunlit larch on the hike.
Blue Lake
Looking east across to Liberty Bell group across the lake.
Tarn
Little larch loosing it's needles.